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To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Brian M. Balbas, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Date:	April 4, 2023

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Subject:

Approve & Authorize to fully close a portion of Oak View Avenue, on April 9, 2023, Kensington area.

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/04/2023

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor

ABSENT:

Ken Carlson, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Bob Hendry (925) 374-2136
cc:	Larry Gossett- Engineering Services Kellen O'Connor - Engineering Services Bob Hendry -Engineering Services Robyn Pudlak, Engineering Services CHP Sheriff - Patrol Division Commander Kensington Police Department Kensington Fire Department

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 4, 2023
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Resolution No. 2023/94 approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close a portion of Oak View Avenue between Santa Fe Avenue and Colusa Avenue, on every Sunday beginning April 9, 2023 until April 7, 2024 from 6:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., for the purpose of a farmers’ market, Kensington area. (District I)

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact.

BACKGROUND:

The Kensington Community Market operates the Kensington Farmers’ Market, a California Certified Farmers’ Market that hosts live music and sells produce and is a non-profit, community-based organization. The Kensington Farmers’ Market is open every Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Colusa Circle in Kensington. The Kensington Police Chief and Interim General Manager reviewed the road closure permit and did not have any concerns with the continued use of Oak View Ave. The Kensington Fire Protection District also supports and approves the ongoing weekly closure for the purpose of this event. Applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Applicant will be unable to close the road for planned activities.